Lamb and Spinach Curry

Ingredients :

* 700g lamb, cut into 4-cm squares
* 1 level tsp salt
* Sprinkling of pepper
* 1 tbsp vegetable oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 2 tsps garam masala (available at grocers)
* 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
* 1 tsp ground turmeric
* 1 1/2 cups plain yoghurt
* 1 bunch spinach, trimmed and chopped coarsely
* Steamed rice to serve
* Fresh coriander to garnish

Instructions :

1. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pan. Cook lamb, in batches, until browned all over, about 5 mins. Remove from pan.
2. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook, stirring, until onion is soft. Add spices, cook, stirring, until fragrant.
3. Return lamb to pan with yoghurt. Cook, covered, over low fire, for 30 mins or until lamb is tender. Add 1/4 cup water if gravy looks too thick.
4. Add spinach; stir gently until just wilted.
5. Serve curry with steamed rice;garnish with coriander.
Serves 4.

From Malaysian Women Weekly Magazine.